Mthethwa’s family receives death certificate as plans to bring Ambassador’s body home begin
Mapaballo Borotho
- Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia is sending five seasoned police officers to France to investigate the questionable death of South African Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa.
- Mthethwa was found dead outside a Paris hotel after reportedly falling from the 22nd floor, with post-mortem results expected on Sunday.
- The officers will work with French authorities to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation.
The death certificate of late South African Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, has been handed over to his family, paving the way for the repatriation of his remains back home.
This comes after the acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia deployed a team of five seasoned police officers to France to investigate the questionable death of Mthethwa.
Mthethwa was found dead outside the Hyatt Hotel in Paris last week after being reported missing. It is alleged that he might have died by suicide, falling from the 22nd floor of the hotel.
Post-mortem results regarding his death are expected to be released in the coming few days.
Cachalia’s spokesperson, Kamogelo Mokgotsi, says the five police officers will work closely with French law enforcement authorities to ensure that the circumstances surrounding Mthethwa’s death are thoroughly and transparently investigated.
“This collaborative effort aims to support the ongoing inquest and uphold the principles of justice and accountability,” she said.
Meanwhile, Cachalia said:
“The deployment of these investigators reflects our commitment to ensuring that every effort is made to establish the full facts surrounding this tragedy. We will offer all necessary support to our counterparts in France and remain in close contact with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) throughout the process.”
Cachalia further conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the Mthethwa family.
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